School of Dentistry Teams with the Chiefs to Provide Dental Care at Arrowhead Team Smiles Event

Team Smiles hosted its 12th annual event in collaboration with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018. The event was held at Arrowhead Stadium and treated 300+ children ranging in age from 5 to 15 from Independence and Kansas City KS schools. Fifteen third and fourth year UMKC dental students along with four Advanced Education in General Dentistry program residents participated in the event providing restorative care as well as screening, radiology, and extractions. School faculty included Dr. Becky Smith, Dr. Eileen Cocjin, Dr. Michael McCunniff, and Dr. Jerry Ogilvie. A number of current and retired players as well as Dustin Colquitt, punter for the Chiefs also participated. Find event photos here.